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While twin-screw type supercharger and centrifugal type supercharger definitely shouldn't be capitalized at all, if this type gets its name from someone who invented it named Roots, or something like that, then this one should be capitalized after all. Do you know how it got its name? I don't. -- John Owens 09:18 19 May 2003 (UTC)
It's a name. At least I'm pretty sure it is. Was it Henry Roots? English engineer. But maybe my memory is playing tricks on me. Tannin
- Nope: Francis Roots of Indiana. Tannin
Not a supercharger
The Roots BLOWER is not a supercharger, although it may be used as one on internal combustion engines. On a two-stroke Diesel engine, e.g., Detroit Diesel and EMD powerplants, the blower is an integral component, not an accessory, as the engine is incapable of aspiration without the blower. In industrial applications, the Roots blower is just another method of moving air from point A to point B.
This referring to the Roots blower as a supercharger is a common fallacy, and it should be noted that this entire article is improperly worded in that respect.